Two boys arrested after fire in Hartington Street, Chatham
10:44, 04 May 2021
updated: 10:47, 04 May 2021
Two 12 -year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a blaze which left gardens badly damaged.
The fire spread to trees, sheds and fences after breaking out in Hartington Street, Chatham, shortly before 6pm on Saturday May 1.
Fire crews prevented the blaze spreading to other gardens and nearby buildings, with residents also helping to fight the fire.
Police also attended and say they arrested two boys, who have since been released pending further enquiries.
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